Scholarship/Stipend to SC Students for ITI/Professional Courses (Swami Vivekanand Scholarship)

Description
The “Scholarship/Stipend to SC Students for ITI/Professional Courses” scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, a monthly stipend/scholarship will be given to Scheduled Caste Category students who are studying professional courses in Government or Private Industrial Training Institute ITI .

Benefits
• • Under the scheme, a monthly stipend of ₹400/- is given to the eligible student.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The student should belong to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat.
2. The student should be studying in professional course in a Government or Private Industrial Training Institute (ITI).
3. The annual family income of the student should be up to ₹6,00,000/- (For Rural & Urban Areas).

Required Documents
• Passport size photo
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Income Certificate (Competent Authority) (Form No. 16 required for Govt. Employee)
• Caste Certificate from the Competent Authority
• First Page of Bank Passbook/Cancelled Cheque
• School Leaving Certificate (If Any)
• Break Affidavit(If Break Gap is More than One Year)
• Death Certificate of Father (If Father not Alive)
• Other Marksheets/Last Year Marksheet (If Any)
• Identity Card (College/School)
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who administers this scheme?
A: The scheme is administered by the Director, Scheduled Caste Welfare, Government of Gujarat.

Q: What is the primary benefit offered under this scheme?
A: Eligible students receive a monthly stipend of [?]400/-.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?
A: Eligibility criteria include belonging to the Scheduled Caste of Gujarat and being enrolled in a professional course in a Government or Private Industrial Training Institute (ITI).

Q: What are the income criteria for eligibility?
A: The annual family income of the student should be up to [?]6,00,000/- (For Rural & Urban Areas).

Q: How can I apply for the benefits of this scheme?
A: Applicants can apply through the Digital Gujarat Portal: https://www.digitalgujarat.gov.in/

Q: Can students pursuing courses in private institutions avail of this scholarship?
A: Yes, students studying in both Government and Private ITIs are eligible for this scheme.

Q: How is the stipend amount disbursed to eligible students?
A: Stipend amounts are often disbursed directly to the bank accounts of eligible students.